Apple iPhone XS
#576
Google Pixel 4
#547Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS
Google Pixel 4
Performance
78.283.5
Camera
95.894.4
Display
88.684.0
Battery
83.283.6
Build
97.380.5
Connectivity
69.874.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.274.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and Corning glass, while the Google Pixel 4 has an aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass 5.
- The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, compared to the Pixel 4's 5.7-inch P-OLED display at 1080 x 2280 pixels and a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone XS is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, while the Pixel 4 uses the Snapdragon 855, both offering solid performance but with different architectures.
- The camera systems are competitive, with the iPhone XS featuring a dual 12 MP setup and the Pixel 4 offering a 12.2 MP main camera and a 16 MP telephoto lens, both capable of high-quality photography.
- The Pixel 4 has a slightly larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the iPhone XS's 2658 mAh, with both supporting wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone XS runs iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Pixel 4 operates on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Google Pixel 4
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2019, October 15
Announced
2018, September 12
2019, October 15
Description
Versions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
5.8"
5.7"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
Weight
177 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer